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Gorillas defeated by Ethan in SoDak 16, finish their season with a 16-7 record

The Gregory Gorillas had their season come to an end on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in the SoDak 16 when they were defeated by the Ethan Rustlers by a score of 37-52. The Gorillas had a strong first quarter and led 13-7 at the end of the quarter; Daniel Mitchell scored 11 of the 13 points in the quarter for the Gorillas.

BOWLING RESULTS

Tuesday Mixed League 03/07/23 Old Pioneer, 172 ½-67½ ; Bailey Welding, 164-76; Fritz’s Angels, 148 ½ -91 ½ ; Tee-Riffic Creations, 106 ½ -133 ½ ; Carlock Babes, 101-139; Wild Bunch, 84 ½ -155 ½ ; Buche’s Bowlers, 79-161; The Outsiders, 50-- 190; HTG: Old Pioneer, 717; HTS: Bailey Welding, 1969; HIG: Bryan Nelson, 245; Paula Bortz, 199; HIS: Marlyn Campbell, 606; Goldie Warnkvist, 474. Splits picked up by: Lisa Liewer, 2-7; Patty Connealy, 3-10; Craig Soesbe, 4-5; Steven Petersen, 3-10.

AAU District Results

Tots Bantam 43 Alex Wenger - 1st 43 Chester Vomacka - 4th 43 Rebel Kepler - 5th 43 Jax Bearshield - 7th 46 Newt Boes - 2nd 49 Brody Arizmendis - 2nd 44 Lane Littau - 4th 47 Odin Reber - 1st 57 Copen Findley - 5th 57 Ruger Rolf - DNP 65 Jaxon Miller - DNP 70 Bennet Wenger - 4th 76 Keanu Kenzy - 4th 83 Rage Kepler - 1st Midgets Novice 63 Jace Vosika - 7th 67 Slade Webster - 1st 89 Gunner Veskrna - 1st 89 Sully Sperl - 7th Hwt Liam Lane - 2nd 77 Otto Reber - 1st 87 Reed Sedlacek - 3rd 93 Boone Beck - 3rd 117 Rosin Brozik - 2nd Hwt Austin Vosika - 1st Schoolboy 80 Dane Johnson - 1st 85 Andew Lutt - 2nd 90 Gabe Ekroth - 3rd 100 Wyatt Beck - 2nd 130 Avery Sengelmann - 4th 150 Uriah Gonzalez - 4th Girls A (pre-k - 2nd) 40 Brooke Ellis - 2nd 40 Aaliyah Miller - 4th 63 Rowan Wenger - 1st.

Girls may get their own wrestling tournament

Because of the growth in the number of participants, it has been proposed that a separate girls’ wrestling tournament be held next year. Currently, the state wrestling tournament includes boys’ and girls’ divisions.

Activities association seeks procedure for adding new sports

On Wednesday, the South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors passed the first reading of a procedure that will provide a structure for adding new sports and fine arts activities.

Boys qualify for SoDak 16

The Gregory Gorillas defeated the AC/DC Thunder 70-49 to close the regular season back on Feb. 20.

BOWLING RESULTS

Thursday Mens League 02/23/23 Nagel Body Shop, 46-14; Gregory Lanes, 40-20; Rod’s Sport Shop, 33-27; Stukel Eagle Ranch, 33-27; Northern Plains, 30 ½ -29 ½ ; CATS, 24-36; Home Town Automotive, 23 ½ -36 ½ ; Mark’s Home Repair, 10-50; HTG: Rods Sport Shop, 906; HTS: Rods Sport Shop, 2660; HIG: Rhiley Ellwanger, 259; HIS: Damian Mitchell, 651. Splits picked up by: Win Eckerman, 3-10; Marlyn Campbell, 4-5; Rod Hlavka, 3-4-6-10.

‘Take It Down:’ a tool for teens to remove explicit images

“Once you send that photo, you can’t take it back,” goes the warning to teenagers, often ignoring the reality that many teens send explicit images of themselves under duress, or without understanding the consequences.

Ejections in high school sports way up this year

A discussion about appreciation events for high school sports officials led to the revelation that there have been 87 ejections of players, coaches, and fans at high school sporting events this year. At Wednesday’s South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors meeting, SDHSAA Assistant Executive Director Randy Soma said there have been 87 ejections this year compared to 30 last year.